Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance ManagerReporting to the VP Director of Finance for Momentum US, the Senior Finance Manager will be a key strategic resource for senior business leaders within our New York office. They will take a leading role in relation to the management of all financial aspects of their accounts: negotiation of contractual terms of business, pricing recommendations, implementation of internal operating procedures, forecasting, budget tracking, resource planning. The ideal candidate should be very "hands-on" and operationally oriented. The ideal candidate should have the capacity to be a "big picture" person who can also get into the details of very specific metrics in relation to day-to-day operations.Here's what you'll do (responsibilities):Partner closely with senior account leads and ops/resourcing to monitor the financial health of assigned accounts, have commercial discussions with clients, and track progress towards meeting and exceeding financial targetsCollaborate with account leads and ops/resourcing to create staff plans for annual SOWsTake part in the negotiation process for client contracts or proposals, making sure that proposed and agreed upon terms are in line with agency interestsTake part in the negotiation process for key vendor contracts or proposals, making sure that proposed and agreed upon terms are in line with agency interestsMonitor, discuss, and analyze revenue forecasts on an on-going basis to develop an accurate view of material risks and opportunities against financial targetsAnalyze and share monthly financial metrics, such as revenue forecasts, direct labor costs, direct client expenses, margin, utilization, and realizationReview financial results during the monthly closes, specifically on revenue recognition and potential write-offsProvide variance analysis between on-going forecasts and actualsManage specific monthly/quarterly/ad hoc client and IPG reporting requirements, such as retainer burn and deliverables tracking across multiple workstreamsAssist in managing and tracking client staffing budgets across disciplinesAssist in reviewing and approving freelance requests while managing and tracking monthly freelance budgets and accrualsManagement and development of 1 direct report while fostering an environment of mutual respect and partnership, strategic thinking, appropriate risk taking, open lines of communication, on-going performance feedback, and professional developmentImprove financial knowledge across disciplines through leading training sessions, resulting in an improved awareness on how actions impact agency financial performanceSupporting Momentum's valuesAll other duties as requiredHere's what we're looking for (qualifications & requirements):Bachelors Degree required, in Accounting or Finance7+ years finance experience3+ years agency experience, on the commercial finance / client finance side of the businessAgency experience strongly desiredExceptional verbal & written communication skills and adept at communicating effectively across all levelsGreat presentation and delivery skills. Must be very comfortable in meeting and conference call situations.Ability to perform well in fast changing environments.Ability to navigate through complex financial situations to maximize results with strong analytical skills.Ability to think on your feetA passion to help and develop people – making yourself readily available to answer questions and offer support, and the ability to motivate people to succeedStrong work ethic – highly organized, diligent and attentive to detailDemonstrated leadership utilizing a "people management philosophy" that fits within the Momentum model (reviews done on timely basis, solid management skills, growing/grooming our people, etc.)The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; location and region; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.